Leigh-Anne
Girl name · 158 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Leigh-Anne: 158 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 15 births in 1980.
Leigh-Anne combines two classic names with very different roots. Leigh derives from the Old English *leah* meaning a woodland clearing or meadow, while Anne comes from the Hebrew *Hannah* meaning grace or favour. The hyphenated form became increasingly popular in the late 20th century, particularly in the UK. Its most celebrated bearer is Leigh-Anne Pinnock, a member of the Grammy-winning girl group Little Mix, whose rise from *The X Factor* to global stardom has made the name widely recognised. The element Leigh shares its origin with countless English place names such as Leigh-on-Sea or the Scottish town of Leith, though the compound form remains distinctively modern. A notable variant is the simpler Leigh-Anne spelling, with the double hyphen reinforcing the two-name structure, giving it a polished, contemporary feel while honouring both natural and spiritual meanings.
Girl 22 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198015 babies
- Latest (1999)
- #6213 babies
- Total births
- 158since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 35%vs prior 5y